heliotrope
heliotrope Lexical Profile
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• noun
A fragrant plant of the borage family (genus Heliotropium), typically having small purple or blue flowers that were traditionally believed to turn toward the sun.
"The gardener planted a border of heliotrope to fill the evening air with its distinctive vanilla-like fragrance."
A light tint of purple or pinkish-purple, resembling the color of heliotrope flowers.
"The Victorian parlor was decorated in muted shades of heliotrope and sage green."
A green variety of chalcedony with small red inclusions of iron oxide, commonly known as bloodstone.
"The antique signet ring featured a polished heliotrope that caught the light beautifully."
• adjective
Having a light tint of purple or a pinkish-purple hue.
"She wore an elegant heliotrope silk gown to the evening reception."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Greek 'heliotropion', combining 'helios' (sun) and 'trepein' (to turn), originally describing plants whose flowers or leaves were believed to follow the sun's movement across the sky.
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